US Bridges

FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · W of Champaign · Structure no. 010003700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 725 (wb)
CrossesCn Railwy & Copper Sloug
LocationW of Champaign
Coordinates40.11816, -88.28762
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2024)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.